Machine tool setter/operator
Summary
Apprentices will learn the key manufacturing process involved in assessing, planning and setting bespoke, 1 off parts using manual and CNC horizontal and vertical boring machines.
Annual wage
£15,600.00 a year
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course
Machining Technician
Hours
Standard working days are:
Monday – Thursday: 08.00 – 16.30 (30 minute unpaid break)
Friday: 08.00 – 13.00
This equates to 37 working hours
Duration
48 Months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The apprentice role will be to learn the key elements of metalwork machining using conventional machines before progressing on to the larger CNC machines. They will learn how to program direct from drawing using traditional G & M codes as well as CADCam. Also, they will learn how to use traditional measuring equipment such as micrometers and vernier callipers as well as our state of the art FARO arm.
Where you’ll work
ADA Machining Services Limited,
Unit 12, Kayley Industrial Estate,
Richmond Street,
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0AU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Machining Technician
Your training plan
The successful candidate will be required to attend RTC at least one day per week and will be expected to be on site at ADA for the remaining days whilst working towards their Level 3.
Skills
- Minimum of basic engineering knowledge
About this company
ADA Machining Services Ltd are a medium to heavy sub-contract machining of parts ranging from the food industry to off-shore oil & gas, through to nuclear components up to 60 tons in weight. Producing bespoke parts to customer specifications using engineering drawings with a combination of CNC and manual machining equipment.
After this apprenticeship
There is potential to advance into a role of offline programming, inspection or Supervisor role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Rochdale Training
Jacob Evans
jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706 631 417
